Colima Volcano Eruption Triggers Mass Evacuations
A night eruption of Colima, a 13,000 foot volcanic peak, sent a smoky ash cloud over ranch lands prompting about 500 residents to flee. No injuries or deaths were reported as authorities labeled the event a low level eruption and noted the area remained safe for the moment.
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No quick fix for crisis in Bosnia Perry says
Defense Secretary William Perry said ending the Bosnia crisis will be neither simple nor quick as Serbs reject the peace plan. He arrived in Zagreb to discuss possible allied air strikes and met Croatian leaders. A July 30 meeting of five foreign ministers is the next major step, with Perry urging Serbs to reconsider before then.
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National World News Update Service Notice
Public information notice directs callers to dial 865 5000 for national and world news updates with options 6705 for national and 6700 for world coverage. It presents a service contact point rather than event details.
Temperature extremes sweep the nation Thursday Friday
The Associated Press reports national temperature swings with a high of 114 degrees at Lake Havasu City Arizona on Thursday and a low of 40 degrees at West Yellowstone Montana on Friday. The contrast highlights wide weather variations across the United States.
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Lawrence Weather and Lake Report for Thursday
High 86 and low 68 observed with no overnight precipitation. Record highs of 107 in 1901 and 68 in 1944 noted. Lake Clinton at 80 degrees with 876.91 level. Perry Lake at 81 degrees with 891.54 level. Road-condition numbers provided by Kansas Patrol and Turnpike Authority. access line listed. Moon phases show last half on July 30 and full on July 22.
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Lawrence Five Day Outlook Weather Card
Five day outlook for Lawrence shows tonight clear with a low of 61. Saturday mostly sunny with a high near 90 and southeast winds 5 to 15 mph. Saturday night becomes partly cloudy with a low around 68 and light variable winds.
German paratrooper unit trains for stealth missions
In Lebach Germany four commandos in camouflage and black caps execute a rooftop infiltration drill. Capt. Marko Gangi orders the break as 261st Paratrooper Battalion hones stealth and lethality, a 650 member unit described as Germany’s Green Berets in training to protect and kill.
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Germanys Bundeswehr debates overseas missions and fears of past
Germany’s high court allowed troops to join U N and NATO missions amid a culture of restraint. Lt Col Fuhrmann says two-class army not a problem as 240,000 in elite units remain loyal. many soldiers, including East Germans, join for steady work and pay.
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First authoritative American slang dictionary released
The National Endowment for the Humanities funded Volume I of the Random House Historical Dictionary of American Slang, edited by J L Lighter. The 1,006 page work, praised as definitive, covers terms from A to euphemisms and includes slang from TV, wars, and earlier eras, arguing slang durability over time.
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